Steering damper leak !

[Dermot.B]

Cleaning the bike today and noticed oil residue around the right hand front fork, right hand calliper, and the back part of the mud guard. On further investigation I found oil on the end of the steering damper so I assume the damper has relieved itself of oil has anyone else have this let go or is it a common fault ?:

 

[Deleted account 191119001]

Cleaning the bike today and noticed oil residue around the right hand front fork, right hand calliper, and the back part of the mud guard. On further investigation I found oil on the end of the steering damper so I assume the damper has relieved itself of oil has anyone else have this let go or is it a common fault ?:

Did you have the front fork stanchion recall done, it could be the fork seal, others have noted this already.

 

[Dermot.B]

The recall was done but I wouldn't have much faith in the competency of the dealer. There was a definite drip from the end bolt but that could have come from higher up, further investigation required.

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[Deleted account 191119001]

The recall was done but I wouldn't have much faith in the competency of the dealer. There was a definite drip from the end bolt but that could have come from higher up, further investigation required.

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My bet the front fork........ keep us posted

 

[Squigles]

Sounds like it could well be your front ESA shock!

 

[Dermot.B]

Just gets better!

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[ChazzyB]

I'd imagine it was diesel leaking from the Webasto heated grip generator.

 

[Dermot.B]

On closer inspection it is the right hand strut that is leaking, has anyone replaced these seals?

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[Deleted account 191119001]

On closer inspection it is the right hand strut that is leaking, has anyone replaced these seals?

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What year is the bike warranty ??????

 

[Dermot.B]

2015 wouldn't be hopeful serviced last week and the dealer didn't notice the issue

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[Deleted account 191119001]

2015 wouldn't be hopeful serviced last week and the dealer didn't notice the issue

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Ask for goodwill

 

[Dermot.B]

I will give them a call tomorrow and see what happens.

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[Goldfinger]

If the recall was done at the same time as the service the dealer should take responsibility.

It happened to me and Vines bent over backwards to help me.

 

[Dermot.B]

Not sure if my Dublin dealer does bending never mind backwards, I'll give them the opportunity tomorrow I may be mistaken.

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[Weird Bob]

Noticed oil on my fork legs a couple of days after I had the recall done.
Dealer didn’t even question it and put new fork seals in while I waited.
Doubt you will have any problems if the recall was done anytime recently

 

[Dermot.B]

I was mistaken, the seals on the forks were replaced without any hesitation by the dealer while I waited and without any hassle.

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[Weird Bob]

I was mistaken, the seals on the forks were replaced without any hesitation by the dealer while I waited and without any hassle.

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Thought that might be the case. It appears to be not completely uncommon that the fork seals leak after the recall. Not always immediately after either.

 

[Goldfinger]

I'm glad you got it sorted.

 

[Dermot.B]

Thanks, me too as I am due to head off this week for a 5 day spin which was looking doubtful last week.

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